chose

[chohz] / tʃoʊz /

VERB

pick, select

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept adopt appoint cast designate determine elect embrace favor judge love name prefer single out take want

STRONG

co-opt crave cull desire espouse excerpt extract fancy finger glean predestine separate slot sort tag tap weigh will winnow wish

WEAK

call for commit oneself decide on discriminate between draw lots feel disposed to fix on make choice make decision make up one's mind opt for see fit set aside settle upon sift out tab take up wish for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disallow dislike hate ignore receive refuse reject repudiate repulse

STRONG

insert neglect not want

Example Sentences

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He chose instead to rely on his imagination, and what some of his friends were experiencing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"Instead, they chose a response that will likely reinforce the stereotypes they should be working to change."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He is running unopposed and describes himself as “a solid no” for data centers, unlike Massingill, who chose not to seek reelection.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The animals chose the correct side about 73% of the time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The mental strain broke some, and others opted out of the program due to the overwhelming stress and pressure of it all and chose to work on campus in some other role.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin